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California manufacturer flouts labour laws - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"California’s Labor Commission has revoked the license of a Los Angeles-based garment manufacturer after it failed to follow labour laws. Veronica Rojas Pablo, ...

California microplastics strategy launches - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-01T17:28:26+07:00

"California’s Ocean Protection Council (OPC) has published a state-wide microplastics strategy as it looks to convene government, industry and consumers in ...

California passes hourly-wage law in move that could overhaul abuse-ridden garment manufacturing sector - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-30T15:12:14+07:00

"Fashion Nova made headlines in late 2019 when it was revealed that behind the fast fashion behemoth’s $25 denim and $35 velvet dresses was a web of “secret ...

California PFAS bills set to have business impacts - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-12T09:46:46+07:00

"This week, California’s Governor Newsom is expected to sign into law three major California PFAS bills, each of which will have significant impacts on ...

California retail workers vote for union at second REI store - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-29T15:23:23+07:00

"Employees at a Recreational Equipment Inc (REI) store in Berkeley, California, on Thursday voted to form a union, the outdoor equipment and apparel retailer's ...

California sues Walmart for allegedly dumping 80 tons of hazardous waste annually - Kyna Intel, 2021-12-29T14:40:08+07:00

"On Monday, the state of California sued Walmart on the grounds of unlawful dumping — to the tune of an alleged 80 tons of waste each year. Hazardous waste in ...

California’s garment labour law: The global implications - Kyna Intel, 2021-10-01T14:17:49+07:00

"Senate Bill 62 has passed in California, guaranteeing a minimum wage for garment workers and holding brands accountable, even for violations with third-party ...

California’s garment worker bill will fuel the ‘Made in USA’ comeback. Here’s why. - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-27T18:56:11+07:00

"Clothing that’s “Made in America” accounts for 3% of all apparel sold in the United States. That’s not nothing in a $1.5 trillion global fashion market. But ...

California’s lawsuit against “forever chemicals” makes bold demands for contamination compensation - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-14T12:49:00+07:00

"California is suing 18 companies over “staggering” damage caused by manufacturers of PFAS, substances also known as “forever chemicals.” [...] Over a dozen ...

California’s new wage legislation disrupts retail’s made-in-USA dream - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-22T17:16:37+07:00

"The State of California plans to launch a garment wage experiment that could easily hamper retail’s quest for Made-in-USA apparel. Seemingly well-intentioned ...